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Study abroad experts explain how Canada, Australia, Germany, France and Dubai are redefining global education.
Gaurav Batra, founder and CEO Infinite Group, suggests smart tips to help you reduce living and transportation costs while studying in the US.
Dr Pananjay Tiwari, founder and director of Impel Overseas Education, highlights what international students should keep in mind in order to be safe in a new country and avoid being deported.
Delete posts that are offensive, political, divisive, or just plain immature, counsels Dr Karan Gupta.
Red Square and VDNKh easily rank among the most striking places I've visited -- both for their historical significance and architectural splendour.
My admiration for Russian culture, vision and ambition grew with every step as I clocked the miles, Nitin Sathe tells us after a visit to Moscow and St Petersburg.
Education loan growth is set to halve this fiscal (FY26) because disbursements for the US decelerate following a raft of policy changes there.
'Financially we are sound and we have always broken even. 'It is just we don't have the personnel and that is why we have to close down.'
Several executives argue that UPI has the potential to grow tenfold, but warn that the absence of a monetisation model risks stagnating the real-time payments system, which has been recording all-time-high transaction volumes every year.
A mother and daughter in Punjab are accused of defrauding men by promising marriage and emigration to Canada. The mother allegedly used her daughter's photos and videos to lure victims, collecting large sums of money with false promises of a wedding and relocation.
Cross-check key documents, maximise your deductions, avoid errors, and ensure you get your refund smoothly.
Universities and immigration authorities take student conduct seriously. Behaviour that is deemed unacceptable or dangerous can lead to legal consequences, including deportation, warns Dr Pananjay Tiwari, founder and director, Impel Overseas Education.
'We've been talking during this week and now it's the right moment to announce it.'
Whether it's navigating the labyrinthine Cu Chi Tunnels, boating on the Mekong, marveling at ancient Champa temples, or the Mekong Bay, Vietnam promises a journey like no other.
Aroosha Z Rana, vice consul, US Consulate General, Mumbai, tells you what the visa officer is looking for.
Before heading abroad, ensure your travel insurance policy offers all essential coverage and has an adequate sum insured.
'If you are not prudent, you may exceed your budget, and if it happens too often, you may end up in debt.'
'Once filed, it cannot be revised or rectified.'
Provide necessary documents. Be calm and confident.
The US is a hot destination these days for further studies, jobs and permanent citizenship. US visa expert Dr Arun Vakil tells you how you can secure your US visa.
As an applicant, you must understand there is a difference between getting an offer letter from a university and receiving a study visa, explains Ajay Sharma, president, and founder, Abhinav Immigration Services.
'Any earnings, regardless of location, will be subject to Indian income tax.'
For Indian parents, sending a child abroad for a three-year degree could deplete 48% of their retirement savings, while a four-year degree may consume up to 64%.
US attorney Gilbert Ferrer, who specialises in immigration law, offers visa advice.
The ATS, in a brief note, said the four accused, who were arrested from the airport, were Sri Lankan citizens and terrorists of the Islamic State.
'Filing a nil ITR serves as a formal declaration to the tax authorities that your earnings fell below the taxable threshold in the given financial year, and you had no tax liability during that period.'
The Sri Lanka police on Wednesday said a senior deputy inspector general will head a team appointed to investigate four of its citizens arrested in Gujarat when on an alleged mission to carry out terror activities in India at the behest of the banned Islamic State.
Be well prepared. Support your argument clearly, precisely.
A part-time job will not only support you financially but also help you learn skills that will help you grow in your career.
Check if you are eligible. Keep documents ready. Plan in advance to avoid last-minute delays.
'Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert, stay vigilant.'
Dr. Arun Vakil chats with readers about travelling to America. Part 2 of 2.
The Indo-American Society, Mumbai, invites students to attend a workshop on how to successfully get a student visa to the US.
How you can make the most of a foreign education.
Sources said the duo attackers -- Rohit Rathore of Jaipur and Nitin Fauji of Haryana's Mahendragarh -- had planned to flee the country and had been allegedly promised Rs 50,000 each to kill Gogamedi.
Dr Vakil, visa and immigration expert, discusses the H-1B visa with our readers. What's the current status? What will happen in the future?
Dr Arun Vakil, US visa expert, discusses the current shortage of H-1B visas. He tells Get Ahead readers about the various status -- pending, rejected and approved.
To avoid season pricing, keep a close eye on the calendar and begin planning travel at least 60 to 90 days in advance keeping tentative dates in mind.
A visa scam at Tri Valley University in California, that has affected hundreds of Indian students, is just the tip of an iceberg and a large number of such institutes exit in the United States, a probe report has said.
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